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Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism Answers

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It was written during a time when kings and queens had absolute power.
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It was written at a time when people were very interested in philosophy.
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It was written to be performed on a stage outdoors.
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It was written to entertain a large audience consisting of all types of people.
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form and structure.
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symbolism and motif.
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gender and stereotypes.
c
culture and history.
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Repeated references to ears and hearing in Hamlet are an example of a literary

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action.
B
motif.
C
theme.
D
pattern.
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Both historical and feminist criticisms

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look for repeated words and ideas.
B
are concerned with language and form.
C
seek to understand the role of gender in a text.
D
connect literature to the society it was written in.
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Which factors are to be considered when using historical criticism to analyze a text? Select 3 options.political events of the timeapplying themes to modern daythe original audiencecommon beliefs of the periodthe language structure

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political events of the time
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applying themes to modern day
C
the original audience
D
common beliefs of the period
E
the language structure
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Read the excerpt from Act III of Hamlet.And melt in her own fire: proclaim no shame When the compulsive ardour gives the charge, Since frost itself as actively doth burn, And reason panders will.

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The repeated use of emotional words supports the theme “Hamlet is unkind to his family.”
B
The repeated use of emotional words supports the theme “Rulers should show more compassion.”
C
The repeated use of “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Family relationships are complicated.”
D
The repeated use of “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Passion is a powerful force.”
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Which line would most likely be written by a reader analyzing Hamlet through a formalist lens?

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The female characters in the play are defined by their relationships.
B
The male characters in the play are defined by their power.
C
The play includes repeated references to death and decay.
D
The play highlights political issues common in Shakespeare’s time.
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literary devices
B
female rulers
C
power dynamics
D
historical facts
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Read the excerpt from Hamlet, Act III, scene iv.Gertrude: Why, how now, Hamlet!Hamlet: What’s the matter now?Gertrude: Have you forgot me?Hamlet: No, by the rood, not so: You are the queen, your husband’s brother’s wife; And,—would it were not so!—you are my mother.

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Hamlet defines Gertrude only by her relationship to men.
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Hamlet uses sharp language to express his emotions.
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Hamlet is upset with his mother because his father is dead.
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Hamlet has forgotten how it feels to have a male role model.
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A student makes an observation about Hamlet.The focus on succession to the throne in Hamlet would have been interesting to an Elizabethan audience because their own queen had no heir.

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historical
B
feminist
C
formalist
D
philosophical

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